Kandhachakunda - Gudari, Rayagada

Kandhachakunda is a village situated in the Gudari tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Padmapur and around 80 km from Rayagada . Kadama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandhachakunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandhachakunda is 427070. The village covers a total geographical area of 789 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

Kandhachakunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandhachakunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kandhachakunda village had a total population of 243 people, including 124 males and 119 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.11%, with male literacy at 50.91% and female literacy at 16.35%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kandhachakunda

Kandhachakunda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kandhachakunda

Kandhachakunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kandhachakunda is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kandhachakunda is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandhachakunda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kandhachakunda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kandhachakunda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kandhachakunda village are given below:

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